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The documentary examines the widespread corruption in cricket, particularly focusing on match-fixing scandals involving players from Pakistan and other countries. It features testimonies from players and officials, revealing a culture of silence and complicity within the sport. The film travels from a bookies den in Pakistan to the International Cricket Council in London, highlighting the systemic issues that allowed corruption to flourish for over a decade.
Key figures like Hansik Rania and Wasim Akram discuss their experiences and the impact of these scandals on fans and the integrity of the game. The film captures the emotional turmoil of cricket fans who feel betrayed by players they idolized, as well as the historical context of match-fixing allegations dating back 20 years, illustrating how deeply entrenched these issues are in the sport.
Why Watch
- •Find out who was accused of fixing matches in cricket.
- •See how fans reacted to the match-fixing scandals.
- •Meet players who faced serious allegations of corruption.
- •Discover the history of match-fixing in cricket.
Did You Know
•Hansik Rania confessed to being involved with match-fixing bookies.
•Corruption in cricket has been rampant for over a decade.
•Three cricketers were accused of match-fixing just before the Asia Cup final.
•The first match-fixing rumors in cricket started 20 years ago.
•Former Pakistani captain Salim Malik was banned for life due to match-fixing.
Perfect For
Cricket fansSports integrity advocatesInvestigative journalism enthusiastsDocumentary watchers